One Last Meal

After death, a soul passes through five Gates before reaching Afterland (the world beyond death). Each Gate centers on an aspect of memory—place, food, attire, and more—and its Gatekeeper helps the dead recover a cherished memory so they can cross over with it intact. Among these is a restaurant that prepares the last meal. Stella, an apprentice chef working there, must welcome six souls, find the dishes bound to their dearest memories, serve them, and guide each guest safely on to Afterland to earn her place as an official chef.